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Harold J. Greene
A photograph of a grinning man in a military uniform
Born c. 1959
New York, United States
Died August 5, 2014(2014-08-05) (aged 55)
Camp Qargha, Kabul, Afghanistan
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1980–2014
Rank Army-USA-OF-07.svg Major general
Unit Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan
Battles/wars War in Afghanistan  †
Awards Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Legion of Merit
Purple Heart BAR.svg Purple Heart Medal
Meritorious Service ribbon.svg Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Army Overseas Service Ribbon

Harold J. Greene (c. 1959 – August 5, 2014) was an American military man. He served in the United States Army as a major general.

Greene was killed after being shot by an Afghan solider while making a routine visit towards a training facility. Upon his death, he became the highest ranking U.S. casualty of the War in Afghanistan and the first since 9/11.

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  • Gen. Harold J. Greene, May 6, 2010

    Greene speaking at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 2010

  • Shyu Greene

    Greene being promoted to major general in August 2012

  • 140807-F-BO262-026 Army team transfers remains of Harold Greene

    U.S. Army soldiers remove Greene's casket from a plane after it arrives in Delaware.

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